BLD19-1212 - Mazda Service Center - Approval Ltr by DBeck (2-23-2020))Substantial Compliance
January 23, 2020
Leif Bjorback
Building Official
City of Edmonds
121 5th Avenue North
Edmonds, WA 98020-3145
Subject
BLD19-1212
Mazda Service Center
Review
Structural
Non-Structural
Applicable Codes
2015 International Building Code (IBC)
2009 ICC/ANSI A117.1-2009 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities (ICC A117.1-09)
2015 Washington State Energy Code
Washington State Amendments
Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC)
Drawings
Stamped electronic drawings (submitted via the Edmonds FTP site)
Review Fee (Additional)
Review Beyond 3rd = 3 hours x $120/hour = $360.00
Our structural & non-structural reviews of the permit application materials & drawings is now complete. We find the drawings to be in substantial compliance with applicable codes.
The following items should be noted as Conditions of Permit Approval:
The accessible restrooms are required to comply with the “Single User Accessible Restrooms” Construction Tip Sheet 8 found on www.mybuildingpermit.com.
Deferred submittals are required on this project for the following elements:
Structural design and anchorage of handrails and guards
mechanical unit support and anchorage/bracing
foundation support for vehicle and alignment lifts
Special inspections are required to be provided on this project as specified within the structural drawings: concrete, reinforcing steel, steel fabrication & erection, and post-installed
anchors. Reference the Structural Notes on sheet S005-S006.
Geotechnical inspections are required as recommended by the geotechnical engineer, Golder Associates (Showroom and Stormwater Vault Geotechnical Report, Mazda Dealership Expansion, Edmonds,
Washington, Project No. 1533298, dated June 23, 2017).
A representative from Golder should observe the foundation bearing soils prior to placement of forms and rebar to verify the foundation bearing soils are consistent with the soils encountered
at the time of this study. (p. 4)
We recommend that a qualified geotechnical-engineering firm is on-site during critical aspects of the project. This would include observation of footing, slab, pavement, and subgrade
preparation; observation of wall and footing drains, and placement of structural fills. The geotechnical engineer of record will perform the special inspection. (p. 10)
It is recommended that Golder observe subgrade conditions once the wall footprint has been excavated. Unsuitable soils located below the wall footprint should be overexcavated to a minimum
depth of 3 feet below wall subgrade elevation and replaced with properly placed structural fill. (p. 4, Gravity Wall Design, Doug’s Lynnwood Mazda Dealership Expansion, Edmonds, Washington,
November 11, 2018))
Geotechnical inspections are required as recommended by the geotechnical engineer, Golder Associates (Gravity Design, Doug’s Lynnwood, Mazda Dealership Expansion, Edmonds, Washington,
Project No. 1533298, dated November 13, 2018).
It is recommended that Golder observe subgrade conditions once the wall footprint has been excavated. (p. 4)
Douglas Beck, PE, SE
Beck & Associates, PLLC
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Beck & Associates, PLLC
Structural Engineering & Code Consulting
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